Last month’s Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions may have ripple effects beyond education and into the corporate workplace. Crystal Farh, professor of management at the UW, is quoted.
Despite venture capital slowdown, these investors remain bullish on Seattle | GeekWire
There are parallels between the recent tech market downturn and the dot-com bubble. But Seattle venture capitalists remain bullish on the region’s future, inspired by the abundant talent pool and rise of generative artificial intelligence. Emer Dooley, affiliate instructor of management and organization at the UW, is mentioned.
Carbon offsets for wood buildings piloted on US west coast | Bloomberg
Founders Hall, at the UW’s Foster School of Business, is estimated to have a carbon footprint one-quarter the size of a conventional concrete building, thanks in large part to its mass timber structure. Frank Hodge, dean of the Foster School of Business, is quoted.
Are we nearing the end of the grocery store experience?: State of the Cart | KUOW
Grocery shopping is highly personal, and the proposed $25 billion merger of two of the nation’s largest supermarket chains has the potential to affect how millions of customers shop. Kevin Boeh, associate teaching professor of finance at the UW, is quoted.
Are we nearing the end of the grocery store experience?: State of the Cart | KUOW
Grocery shopping is highly personal, and the proposed $25 billion merger of two of the nation’s largest supermarket chains has the potential to affect how millions of customers shop. Kevin Boeh, associate teaching professor of finance at the UW, is quoted.
Best balance transfer credit cards: 0% APR up to 2024 | WalletHub
A balance transfer credit card can save you hundreds of dollars on interest and help you get out of debt much faster. According to WalletHub research, even the average balance transfer credit card has a 0% APR for around 12 months, with a 3% balance transfer fee and a $0 annual fee, providing a big discount compared to the average card overall. Doron Levit, associate professor of business economics at the UW, is interviewed.
Weed doesn’t have an impact on creativity, new study shows | The Washington Post
Many cannabis users are convinced that the drug not only heightens their mood, but also their creativity. Creative luminaries also seem to endorse this idea. But despite these popular beliefs about the creative potency of cannabis, scientific consensus has remained hazy. Now new research suggests that cannabis may not be a gateway drug to creativity after all. Christopher Barnes, professor of management at the UW, is quoted.
6 best first credit cards | WalletHub
Getting your first credit card is a great idea because using a credit card responsibly is the easiest way to build a good credit score. According to WalletHub’s analysis of more than 1,500 credit card offers, the best credit cards for first-timers have annual fees as low as $0, high approval odds for inexperienced applicants, and monthly reporting to the three major credit bureaus. So, good first-time credit cards are accessible, inexpensive, and capable of helping you save money while building credit. Charles M. C. Lee, professor of accounting at the UW, is interviewed.
New Starbucks CEO inherits Schultz-drafted future and labor worries | The Seattle Times
New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan faces a unique challenge as he succeeds Howard Schultz, who is widely credited for being a founder of Starbucks as a coffee market leader. Suresh Kotha, professor of business at the UW, is quoted.
Why sleep scientists think Standard Time is best | Salon
As DST is upon us, and yet another opportunity to make it permanent looms, sleep scientists are speaking out against the possibility as research suggests that the negative effects of DST on our collective health outweigh the benefits of longer daylight hours. Christopher Barnes, professor of management at the UW, is quoted.